Friday, May 18, 2012
We asked the police chiefs in our Patches their favorite song, and made a Spotify playlist.
We're going to mix it up with our Spotify playlist this week. Instead of telling you what we're listening to, we're asking prominent people in the community what they're rockin'. This week we asked the police chief in each of our Patches their favorite song. To listen, you have to be a Spotify user, but don't worry, signing up is free! Who should we ask next week? Here's the song each police chief chose (WARNING: SOME SONGS NOT APPROPRIATE FOR CHILDREN): "Star Spangled Banner," U.S. Coast Guard version: Fairlawn Chief Kenneth Walsh "Katmandu," Bob Seger: Lakewood Chief Timothy Malley "I Fought the Law," Bobby Fuller Four: Westlake Chief Richard Walling AND Avon Lake Chief David Owad "Hurricane," Bob Dylan: Mayfield Heights Detective Joe …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Looking for something to do? Check out this list of what's going on at the Avon Library.
There's plenty happening at the Avon Library. For more information on any of the programs, call the Avon Branch Library at 440-934-4743. The Avon Branch Library is located at 37485 Harvest Drive. Friends of Avon Library Art Reception A reception, sponsored by The Friends of Avon Library, will be held for the May Art Show for local artists, patrons and friends, Thursday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lorain Public Library System’s Avon Branch Library. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served. Teen Volunteer Night At Avon Branch Library Sixth through 12th graders can explore the many volunteer experiences available at the Avon Branch Library, Monday, May 21 at 7 p.m. Food, fun and video gaming will be included. Adult Afternoon Book …
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Avon Branch Library
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Death of Maurice Sendak inspires memories for many
Maurice Sendak, author of the classic children's book Where the Wild Things Are, died Tuesday at age 83. His death inspired tributes around the world as readers famous and not remembered the man who created a classic book out of a child's imaginary rampageous adventures after being sent to bed without supper. Where the Wild Things Are captured the hearts of children long before it won approval from parents, librarians or critics. It is one of those books that can start a lifelong love of reading and imagination. Today, let's talk about children's books. Do you remember the first book you fell in love with? Share what children's books you still have, and read. I have a lot, that I won't give up. Still on my bookshelves are the Little House …
Monday, May 7, 2012
Upcoming events at the Avon Public Library
Upcoming events at the Avon Public Library For more information on any of the listed events, call the Avon Branch Library at 440-934-4743. LITERACY ROCKS LORAIN COUNTY: DECORATIVE ROCKS CRAFT Families with children of all ages are invited to stop in at the Avon Branch Library, Thursday, May 10 at 7 p.m. and paint their own rocks to show excitement for reading. Paint one to display at the Library, and paint another to display at home. You may bring your own rock, or use one provided by the Library. Literacy Rocks Lorain County is a program of the Lorain County Literacy Collaborative to raise literacy awareness throughout the County. FRIENDS OF AVON LIBRARY ART RECEPTION A reception, sponsored by The Friends of Avon Library, will be held …
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Get all the details on the festival from a guy who knows his duct tape.
From time to time we search for local videos on YouTube. This video from the channel DuctTapeStuff features information about the Avon Heritage Duct Tape Festival June 15-17. We figured you might want to check out some of his other tutorials in preparation for the fun next month, so we also included his latest tutorial on how to make the Captain America helmet out of duct tape. If you try it, post a photo of the results!
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Veterans Memorial Park
3701 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Avon, OH
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Friday, May 4, 2012
Share your memories and love of "Star Wars"
Happy Star Wars Day! Why is today Star Wars Day? Because of some delightful wordplay: "May the Fourth be with you." Star Wars has embedded itself in our common culture the way few movies do. Even people who aren't big fans of the movies know the Imperial March music means something wicked this way comes. Big cinnamon rolls can make one think of Princess Leia. Share your memories of that galaxy far, far away. Did you (or your parents) wait in line for hours to see the original? Did you and your friends turn broom handles or sticks into lightsabers and have your own epic battles? Or maybe it was using your bikes for landspeeder races. When you say, "I love you," does your spouse say, "I know?" If you've ever used Yoda-talk with someone, …
Friday, April 27, 2012
We've created a Spotify playlist that spotlights all our favorite songs of the moment. Enjoy!
Want to know what your Patch editors are listening to? We've created a Spotify playlist that will let you listen to all those songs, right here right now. Hopefully you'll find your future favorite artist on this list, and if not, at least you've got some new jams to start your weekend. You need to be a Spotify user to listen to this playlist, but even if you aren't, you can still look up the songs on YouTube. So what songs are you loving right now? Pick one and tell us in the comments. We'll create another playlist with your songs soon! Who picked what: Ho Hey, The Lumineers: Megan Rozsa, Fairlawn-Bath Somebody That I Used to Know, Gotye: Nikki Ferrell, Beachwood Home Again, Michael Kiwanuka: John Deike, Cuyahoga Falls A Thousand Years, …
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Fairy tales come to life for guests
Who needs the "D-word" place when you can hang with princesses right here in Avon? Meet the Princesses is a family-friendly fundraiser for Avon High's Drama Club. It will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 5. Children can meet their favorite fairy-tale princes and princesses, enjoy snacks, face-painting, photos with the characters, and a performance. Tickets are $15 and are available at Avon Cafe. The event was the idea of Drama Club secretary Laurel Plzak. "I never got over my love of princesses," she said. Plzak is directing the show and is also playing her favorite princess, Rapunzel. She'll put extensions into her already long blond hair to look the part. Plzak is helping the princes and princesses stay in character by giving them character …
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Avon High School
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Monday, April 16, 2012
Bice to perform at Avon Heritage Duct Tape Festival in June
It's two months until the Avon Heritage Duct Tape Festival, and excitement built a bit with last week's news that former American Idol runner-up Bo Bice will perform at the festival on Friday, June 15. American Idol has produced a lot of successful performers over the years, singer and Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson leading the way. There's a large talent pool for the organizers of the Duct Tape Festival to draw from in coming years. Tell us what American Idol contestants you'd like to see play Avon by voting in our poll. Is your favorite not on the list? Share it in the comments.
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Veterans Memorial Park
3701 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Avon, OH
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Friday, April 13, 2012
Former "American Idol" contestant was runner-up to Carrie Underwood
The Avon Heritage Duct Tape Festival is bringing in some American Idol star power to kick off the weekend. Former American Idol competitor Bo Bice will perform at the festival at 9 p.m. Friday, June 15, Bice's manager, Rusty Harmon, confirmed on Thursday. Bice was the fourth season runner-up to Carrie Underwood, who has gone on to country and pop stardom. The son of a gospel singer, Bice grew up in the south and his southern rock music style and looks were a sensation on American Idol. Bice has released three albums since his American Idol days: The Real Thing, See the Light and 3. He hit number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in 2005 with the single Inside Your Heaven. He sang on the track Brown Skin Girl on Carlos Santana's album All …
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Veterans Memorial Park
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Earl Elevant
3:56 am on Saturday, May 19, 2012
Hmmm... No "Jailbreak" by Thin Lizzy. Wonder why... more ›